Patron accused of shooting bouncer at OEC

Published: Monday, February 25, 2013 at 10:19 a.m.

Last Modified: Monday, February 25, 2013 at 1:21 p.m.

A bouncer at an Ocala nightclub was shot in the shoulder early Monday morning, reportedly by a bar patron.

Deon Sutton, 27, is accused of shooting Josue Santiago, 25, just before 1:45 a.m. at the Ocala Entertainment Complex, located at 1227 SW 17th Ave., according to Ocala Police Department reports.

Santiago, a bouncer at the bar, and Sutton reportedly got into an argument after Sutton accused Santiago of spilling his drink.

Earlier, Sutton was warned by bar security to calm down or he would be ejected, reports state.

Santiago told investigators he was walking to the front doors of the club to prepare for closing time when he kicked over Sutton’s drink, which was on the floor. Sutton demanded a new drink and when it was not given, started to yell and pace back and forth, according to reports.

Santiago approached Sutton and began escorting him out of the bar. Near the front door, Sutton reportedly pulled a gun from his pocket. The two struggled over the weapon, which discharged and hit Santiago in the shoulder, reports state.

Other security workers and patrons at the bar jumped on Sutton in the parking lot of the establishment and held him until police arrived.

Both Santiago and Sutton were taken to Ocala Regional Medical Center. Santiago’s wound was not life threatening. Sutton was treated for minor injuries and was released into police custody, according to reports.

Shortly after the shooting, one of the other bouncers at the complex found a two-shot Cobra Derringer on the ground. One shot had been fired from the gun.

Sutton told investigators he did not have a gun. He is on probation for carrying a concealed weapon, reports state.

Sutton was booked into the Marion County Jail on one count each of aggravated battery with a firearm, possession of a firearm by a convicted felon, carrying a concealed firearm and possession of marijuana. He was being held at the jail on Monday in lieu of a $22,500 bond. He declined to comment for this article.

<p>A bouncer at an Ocala nightclub was shot in the shoulder early Monday morning, reportedly by a bar patron.</p><p>Deon Sutton, 27, is accused of shooting Josue Santiago, 25, just before 1:45 a.m. at the Ocala Entertainment Complex, located at 1227 SW 17th Ave., according to Ocala Police Department reports.</p><p>Santiago, a bouncer at the bar, and Sutton reportedly got into an argument after Sutton accused Santiago of spilling his drink.</p><p>Earlier, Sutton was warned by bar security to calm down or he would be ejected, reports state.</p><p>Santiago told investigators he was walking to the front doors of the club to prepare for closing time when he kicked over Sutton's drink, which was on the floor. Sutton demanded a new drink and when it was not given, started to yell and pace back and forth, according to reports.</p><p>Santiago approached Sutton and began escorting him out of the bar. Near the front door, Sutton reportedly pulled a gun from his pocket. The two struggled over the weapon, which discharged and hit Santiago in the shoulder, reports state.</p><p>Other security workers and patrons at the bar jumped on Sutton in the parking lot of the establishment and held him until police arrived.</p><p>Both Santiago and Sutton were taken to Ocala Regional Medical Center. Santiago's wound was not life threatening. Sutton was treated for minor injuries and was released into police custody, according to reports.</p><p>Shortly after the shooting, one of the other bouncers at the complex found a two-shot Cobra Derringer on the ground. One shot had been fired from the gun.</p><p>Sutton told investigators he did not have a gun. He is on probation for carrying a concealed weapon, reports state.</p><p>Sutton was booked into the Marion County Jail on one count each of aggravated battery with a firearm, possession of a firearm by a convicted felon, carrying a concealed firearm and possession of marijuana. He was being held at the jail on Monday in lieu of a $22,500 bond. He declined to comment for this article.</p>